Posted: February 22nd, 2016

What level of moral development describes you? Do you aspire to be at a higher stage? If so, how will you develop your moral strength?

a. Identify and summarize key problem(s)/issue(s);
b. Identify key assumptions and stakeholders;
c. Present and discuss reasonable alternatives given the issue(s);
d. Present and discuss supporting data (in making your argument);
e. Provide clear recommendations with appropriate course of action;
f. Conclusions, implications, and consequences (with justification).

1. What are the major moral philosophies? Using examples,
describe which ones you typically use when facing an ethical challenge.
2. What level of moral development describes you? Do you aspire to be at a higher stage? If so, how will you develop your moral strength?

3. Do virtues support business transactions? How do you balance “being good” with making money?

4. What are the differences between principles and values, and how might they impact one’s moral philosophy?
5. Find an example of white collar crime in recent news reporting (in past year); what contributed to this malfeasance? How
does this relate to a lack of applied moral philosophy in business?